Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 354 Another Way to the World
On the stage, Chen Linfeng, Zhang Yimou, Li An and Luc Besson took their seats one after another. Besides a few directors, there were also some bigwigs who had been in the official and business circles.

For example, the president of China Film Overseas Promotion Company, Han Shanping of China Film, the executive president of the United States Film Market, the chairman of International Film Producers, etc.

There are about ten people in total.

With so many big names coming, the topic of discussion is of course a lot: how Chinese films can integrate with the world, or how to go global.

Foreign guests are basically accustomed to how to speak in such occasions.

He speaks very fluently with clichés like "emphasize the importance", "explain the significance", "express appreciation", "thank you for your attention", etc.

Relatively speaking, practitioners in the film industry are more sincere and express their own opinions.

For the current industry, Sino-foreign co-production is still a model with good prospects.

Both Han Shanping and Li An mentioned this point.

Han Shanping has drawn on the experience gained from co-production between Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland in previous years. At least for now, this type of cooperation model has also produced some excellent film and television works.

Li An himself has resources from many countries and cooperates with many parties. For him, this is already a common thing.

They are all supporters of the co-production model.

Zhang Yimou does not have a fixed opinion, but he also has this tendency.

Think about it, he used the co-production mode when filming "The Twelve Beauties of Nanjing" in his previous life, so it is normal for him to have this idea at this time.

When it was Chen Linfeng's turn to speak, he said directly, "I do not support the so-called 'co-production model'. This is not the path that Chinese films should take in the future."

Everyone was shocked.

After taking the lead, Chen Linfeng added, "At least it can't be the co-production model that you guys just envisioned."

Here he was a little more tactful, "Sorry, I'm a bit blunt, but this is indeed my opinion."

You might as well not add this sentence.

Liu Qianqian was so frightened watching from below, how could it be so exciting?

She was a little worried that Xiao Chen would offend others because of his inappropriate words.

However, in the eyes of others, especially the foreigners present, this director Chen speaks his mind directly and has his own charm.

Even domestic practitioners don't think there is anything wrong with what Director Chen said.

After all, with my status at this level, I have the right to speak like this.

Chen Linfeng himself had realized this as early as when he was helping others.

He understood that he could now express more of his own opinions.

Just don't become an opinion leader and provoke backlash from the masses.

At a higher level, you can relax a little and express your opinions.

Everyone present, whether the president of the association, the chairman of the board, or the executive president, listened quietly to the opinions from the famous writers and directors.

"Some people may ask, Xiao Chen, you are now cooperating with Hollywood to make a movie, isn't this a co-production model?"

Yes, someone did think of this aspect. The new project that Xiao Chen and Fang Long are collaborating on clearly has traces of Hollywood capital.

“Yes, this is also a kind of co-production, but I call it the ‘mainland-led model’.

In this model, the mainland, as the largest investor, controls many important positions such as director, script, photography, and starring, while Hollywood is a supporting role, mainly providing distribution channels and coaching on preparation, production, and other processes.”

Chen Linfeng paused, "Looking back at the previous film, The Forbidden Kingdom, the director was from Hollywood and the script had obvious European and American influences. Therefore, even with international superstars like Fang Long and Jet Li, it failed to achieve the expected results."

Han Shanping frowned and said, "This is just a preliminary attempt. Subsequent co-productions will become more and more mature. What's wrong with using current foreign technology and concepts to help domestic practitioners improve?"

He also pointed out the problem in Chen Linfeng's previous words, "Xiao Chen, you have to consider the reality. You are a Golden Lion Award-winning director and an Oscar-winning screenwriter. You have a high reputation and strong financial capabilities.

You have the qualifications to demand that others obey you, but other companies do not have such conditions. So how can you gain an advantageous position in cooperation? "

"Boss Han, you hit the nail on the head." Chen Linfeng sighed, "Since we are collaborating with a foreign country, why do we have to go to Hollywood? Wouldn't it be better to match our own conditions?

Just like when Hong Kong and Taiwan came to cooperate with the mainland, Lijiapo also once cooperated with the mainland to shoot TV series. From their perspective, is this considered a co-production model? "

Han Shanping wanted to say something.

Chen Linfeng didn't give him a chance and continued, "If it's purely for the purpose of learning, then Mr. Han, your previous plan to send young directors from the mainland to Hollywood for further studies is a very good strategy, I think.

But co-production of movies is different after all.

Domestic movie fans and the film market are eager to adapt to their good films. Co-productions made by foreign directors with increased costs are destined to not meet the needs of our audiences.

If the films we make don’t suit their tastes for a long time, the market will be taken over by foreign films, and to put it bluntly, Hollywood would like that.”

Jonathan Wolfe, president of the American Film Market, smiled awkwardly. That's the truth, but you shouldn't say it so bluntly. President Han looked a little serious, "So, what exactly is the co-production model you mentioned?"

Chen Linfeng thought for a moment and asked, "I wonder if President Han has paid attention to the overseas box office of "Police Incident"?"

Han Shanping nodded and said, "I know. The overseas box office is higher than the domestic box office. I know this, but other companies can't replicate this. This is based on your personal popularity."

The domestic filmmakers in the audience felt jealous as they listened to this, because all they did was show off Chen's advantages.

You are really too showy.

"That's right," Chen Linfeng nodded, "but if companies like Huayi and Yinghuang find some stars from Southeast Asian countries to play supporting roles or even one of the main roles when making movies, can they enter the film markets of these countries?

It should be noted that advantages are relative. Domestic companies may appear to be weak compared to Hollywood, but this may not be the case compared to them.

Southeast Asia is within the sphere of influence of the Chinese cultural circle, and they are naturally receptive to our way of thinking. It is not that difficult to develop markets in these places.”

Chen Linfeng emphasized that the key is to maintain the domestic market first, and then rely on the domestic market to enter the secondary market, gradually erode and gradually move up. This is called..."

"Surround the cities from the countryside?" Zhang Yimou continued the conversation thoughtfully.

"Director Zhang is right. I think the teacher's strategy is also suitable for the development direction of domestic films. Chinese films are going global. Who says that only Europe and the United States are the world?"

Chen Linfeng's eyes were filled with confidence. "Moreover, as time goes by, the film industry will gradually upgrade. After gaining a foothold in the secondary market, we will also have the domestic market that is gradually upgrading as a backing. Who knows if we can make a breakthrough in the European and American world?"

Director Zhao from the movie entrance interrupted at this time, "Hey, Xiao Chen, let's just focus on the present and don't think too far ahead."

He gave Chen Linfeng a subtle look.

My dear, even if you think so in your heart, don’t say it so obviously.

When Director Zhao heard the second half, he was really nervous.

Although Xiao Chen's opinion seems to be feasible, your ambition is too obvious. How can we hide it?

He smiled, as if he didn't care what Xiao Chen said. "Xiao Chen is still young after all, and thinks too much. For now, you still need to integrate into the world and learn advanced Western experience."

President Han also agreed, "Director Zhao is right. We need to take one step at a time and not be too radical."

Everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this Chinese official was not that crazy. This was the China they were used to.

After this little episode, Chen Linfeng didn't say much and just listened to others chatting.

However, many filmmakers present were deeply impressed by Chen Linfeng's words.

After the whole event is over.

Liu Qianqian came over, hugged Chen Linfeng, and patted his back comfortingly.

"Xiao Feng, I think what you said just now is right. Don't worry about those people. They are too conservative and don't listen to honest advice!"

As she spoke, she began to get angry and started to stand up for her boyfriend.

When I read history books in the past, I didn’t understand what it felt like for a loyal minister to give advice and then be told by a foolish emperor that the emperor didn’t listen.

Now I can see it with my own eyes.

These people are so stupid that they didn't listen to Xiaofeng's advice.

They all deserve to be killed!
Chen Linfeng was a little amused and helpless. His girlfriend was too simple and sometimes even a little naive.

However, he received this kind of wholehearted devotion to himself.

Chen Linfeng chuckled and brushed the hair on the side of her face behind her ears, looking at her raised beautiful cheeks.

"You really believe they didn't listen."

"We were chatting happily at that time, why didn't you continue talking?"

Liu Qianqian was still indignant.

At this time, Han Shanping approached and patted Chen Linfeng from behind.

"Xiao Chen, I want to talk to you about something."

He nodded to Liu Qianqian.

But Liu Qianqian snorted and turned her head away. She didn't want to pay any attention to this person at all.

Han Shanping was suddenly confused. What was wrong with this girl? It seemed like she had some grievance against him.

Chen Linfeng explained with a smile, "She's angry with me, she'll be fine in a while, let's go now."

(End of this chapter)